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Result:
To arise or proceed
as a consequence
from ~Webster's
College Dictionary,
ed. |
Summarize data:
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State
results of measurements. Summarize
rather than present
raw data.
Provide tables and
figures.
Summarize the results
of statistical analyses.
Save discussion for next section of paper. |
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The Results section contains the summaries and analyses of the measures obtained in the study.
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This is where the "answers" to the research questions will be found. The following questions will help you evaluate the results:
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What
are the main results
of the study? Can
the results be used
to answer the research
question(s)? Can the results be generalized beyond the context of the study? |
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You need to understand what the results are before you can think critically about them. This can be a tough task if you don't know how to interpret the results.
A good way to start to understand the results is to study the figures and tables. Then read the text for the researchers' interpretations.
Computer Composition: Figures & Tables
Consider these questions
as you describe the results:
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What are the main results of the study? Can the results be used to answer the research question(s)? Can the results be generalized beyond the context of the study? |
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